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Parts Coordinator

Job in Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota, 56379, USA
Listing for: Knife River - North Central
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Role Overview

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P Mid Cap 400 index.

Position

Summary

As a Parts Counter, you are responsible for procuring replacement parts and materials necessary for equipment repairs in the most economical and timely manner possible. Maintain warehouse stock levels and cleanliness. Implement methods of handling parts and materials safely and easily. Work as a team to ensure successful outcomes to shop repairs.

This position is year‑round. Typical hours are M‑F 6:00 am–6:00 pm with Saturday, as needed.

Duties and/or Responsibilities
  • Purchases, stores, and issues spare parts for motor vehicles or equipment.
  • Takes inventory of parts and equipment and maintains inventory levels.
  • Creates and completes computerized purchase orders.
  • Orders parts via telephone, email, fax, or online ordering.
  • Reconciles packing lists and invoices with parts received/prices quoted.
  • Stores purchased parts and issues parts to workers upon request.
  • Dispatches parts runners as necessary.
  • Operates forklift as needed to load and unload cargo.
  • Is self‑motivated and a team player able to work with minimum supervision.
  • Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous and respectful of others.
  • Troubleshoots and problem‑solves situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.).
  • Monitors and discusses production problems with co‑workers and managers/supervisors.
  • Monitors and discusses parts‑related issues with co‑workers and management.
  • Wears required personal protective equipment.
  • Answers telephone calls and, if necessary, transfers callers to the correct recipient.
  • Ensures OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  • Performs some heavy lifting, up to 75 pounds at a time.
  • Always works safely and takes action to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Requirements
  • GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous parts experience, mechanical experience.
  • Computer knowledge and experience.
  • Preferred Requirements
  • Prefer truck and/or heavy equipment knowledge.
  • Provides and maintains proper licensure, medical card and acceptable driving record.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Communicates effectively (verbal, listening, written) and works with difficult people under high‑stress situations.
  • Is a self‑motivated, team‑player with good interpersonal skills; can maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
  • Additional Information

    Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

    Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.

    All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application online, please visit our main office for assistance.

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